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...you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-250 Laser Fax Drum DR-250 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone ... American Express credit card, you purchased the FAX/MFC. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you can order accessories directly from within that country.
...you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-250 Laser Fax Drum DR-250 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone ... American Express credit card, you purchased the FAX/MFC. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you can order accessories directly from within that country.
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...you for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. Exchange Service: When an exchange is authorized, Brother will keep the replacement Product that is defective: Call...the property of the Consumable item, whichever is , this Product. iv M F C L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) What Brother will do: Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will evaluate your report of a possible defect to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of sale. After contacting...
...you for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. Exchange Service: When an exchange is authorized, Brother will keep the replacement Product that is defective: Call...the property of the Consumable item, whichever is , this Product. iv M F C L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) What Brother will do: Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will evaluate your report of a possible defect to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of sale. After contacting...
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...support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 We're at Brother Authorized Service ...BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in material or workmanship. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner...
...support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 We're at Brother Authorized Service ...BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in material or workmanship. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner...
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...Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only 1-2 FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 1-3 MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 1-5 About Fax Machines 1-7 Custom Features 1-7 Do You Have Voice Mail ...ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-8 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-3 Setting Up the FAX/MFC 2-5 Loading Paper 2-7 Acceptable Paper 2-7 Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 2-8 Connecting an External Telephone...
...Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only 1-2 FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 1-3 MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 1-5 About Fax Machines 1-7 Custom Features 1-7 Do You Have Voice Mail ...ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-8 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-3 Setting Up the FAX/MFC 2-5 Loading Paper 2-7 Acceptable Paper 2-7 Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 2-8 Connecting an External Telephone...
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... the Speaker Volume 4-4 Setting the Handset Volume 4-5 Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ...... 4-5 Setting Volume Amplify 4-6 Memory Storage 4-6 Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-7 Toner Save 4-7 Sleep Mode 4-7 Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) ........ 4-7 Setup Receive 5-1 Basic Receiving Operations 5-1 Choosing the Receive Mode 5-1 To Select or Change Your...
... the Speaker Volume 4-4 Setting the Handset Volume 4-5 Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ...... 4-5 Setting Volume Amplify 4-6 Memory Storage 4-6 Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-7 Toner Save 4-7 Sleep Mode 4-7 Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) ........ 4-7 Setup Receive 5-1 Basic Receiving Operations 5-1 Choosing the Receive Mode 5-1 To Select or Change Your...
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... FCC Notices 12-1 Laser Safety 12-2 FDA Regulations 12-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only 12-3 Important 12-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 12-4 Important-About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only) ....... 12-4 Warranty 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® ... Cleaning the Document Scanner 13-16 Cleaning the Printer 13-17 Cleaning the Drum Unit 13-18 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-19 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-23 Glossary G-1 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax S-1 Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX...
... FCC Notices 12-1 Laser Safety 12-2 FDA Regulations 12-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only 12-3 Important 12-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 12-4 Important-About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only) ....... 12-4 Warranty 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® ... Cleaning the Document Scanner 13-16 Cleaning the Printer 13-17 Cleaning the Drum Unit 13-18 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-19 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-23 Glossary G-1 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax S-1 Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX...
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...3800 Only) Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the MFC to 1,000 pages) Owner's Manual Test Sheet (For USA Only) Quick Setup Guide If an item is missing, call Brother... have the following items: Cable Tie (For FAX-3800 Only) Filter Core for USB Cable (For FAX-3800 Only) Filter Core for the correct item numbers. See... Supplies on page ii for Bi-directional IEEE 1284 (For FAX-3800 Only) Telephone Wire Cord Document Support Paper Support Accessory Order Form ...
...3800 Only) Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the MFC to 1,000 pages) Owner's Manual Test Sheet (For USA Only) Quick Setup Guide If an item is missing, call Brother... have the following items: Cable Tie (For FAX-3800 Only) Filter Core for USB Cable (For FAX-3800 Only) Filter Core for the correct item numbers. See... Supplies on page ii for Bi-directional IEEE 1284 (For FAX-3800 Only) Telephone Wire Cord Document Support Paper Support Accessory Order Form ...
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Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. To prevent damage to the drum, do NOT expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. Starter Sheet ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 Do NOT remove the starter sheet-this will be ejected while the FAX/MFC is warming up.
Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. To prevent damage to the drum, do NOT expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. Starter Sheet ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 Do NOT remove the starter sheet-this will be ejected while the FAX/MFC is warming up.
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... also personalize these codes. Reduces size of rings before FAX/MFC answers in FAX/ TEL, FAX ONLY, 5-2 MANUAL, or TAD mode. GENERAL 5. TONER SAVE 2. Descriptions Page Changes for "double-ring" in bold. 3-4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING F/T RING TIME 3. to Exit Menu Selections - - - FAX... factory setting (option) is shown in FAX/TEL mode. 5-3 Receive fax messages without pressing the 5-3 Fax Start key. Increases life of toner cartridge. 4-7 Conserves power 4-7 - - 1. Activate or deactivate the FAX/MFC from a remote location. SLEEP MODE 8. AUTO REDUCTION TONE PULSE...
... also personalize these codes. Reduces size of rings before FAX/MFC answers in FAX/ TEL, FAX ONLY, 5-2 MANUAL, or TAD mode. GENERAL 5. TONER SAVE 2. Descriptions Page Changes for "double-ring" in bold. 3-4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING F/T RING TIME 3. to Exit Menu Selections - - - FAX... factory setting (option) is shown in FAX/TEL mode. 5-3 Receive fax messages without pressing the 5-3 Fax Start key. Increases life of toner cartridge. 4-7 Conserves power 4-7 - - 1. Activate or deactivate the FAX/MFC from a remote location. SLEEP MODE 8. AUTO REDUCTION TONE PULSE...
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...it drops into sleep mode (00 to 99 minutes), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature. If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. You can choose how long the FAX/MFC is idle...setting is 0 minutes. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 7. 7.SLEEP MODE 2 Use the Dial pad to enter the length of time the machine is OFF. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 6.TONER SAVE 2 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. The default setting is idle before it drops into...
...it drops into sleep mode (00 to 99 minutes), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature. If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. You can choose how long the FAX/MFC is idle...setting is 0 minutes. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 7. 7.SLEEP MODE 2 Use the Dial pad to enter the length of time the machine is OFF. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 6.TONER SAVE 2 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. The default setting is idle before it drops into...
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.... Turn off the power. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION COOLING DOWN WAIT FOR A WHILE The temperature of the You must wait and allow drum unit or toner cartridge the FAX/MFC to resume is ready. The FAX/MFC will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the FAX/MFC shows... see what happened. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party to fax or receive again or call the other party's FAX/MFC terminated the call Brother Customer Service: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 13...
.... Turn off the power. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION COOLING DOWN WAIT FOR A WHILE The temperature of the You must wait and allow drum unit or toner cartridge the FAX/MFC to resume is ready. The FAX/MFC will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the FAX/MFC shows... see what happened. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party to fax or receive again or call the other party's FAX/MFC terminated the call Brother Customer Service: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 13...
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If the error message remains, open and close the top cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-...JAM The paper is not installed into the drum unit. (See pages 13-19 to 13-22) TONER LOW If the LCD shows TONER LOW, you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. may... the date and time prompt, it out, then close the top cover again. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one, or install the toner cartridge into the drum unit. If the FAX/MFC cannot reset itself and return to 13-6....
If the error message remains, open and close the top cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-...JAM The paper is not installed into the drum unit. (See pages 13-19 to 13-22) TONER LOW If the LCD shows TONER LOW, you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. may... the date and time prompt, it out, then close the top cover again. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one, or install the toner cartridge into the drum unit. If the FAX/MFC cannot reset itself and return to 13-6....
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... R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 5 OK NO Paper Jam Before you can clear a paper jam error, you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following two types of the FAX/MFC. 3 Close the control panel. 4 Press ...2 Carefully pull the original toward the front of printer jams and follow the instructions. When you may damage the FAX/MFC and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. Review the following diagram. WARNING Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because ...
... R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 5 OK NO Paper Jam Before you can clear a paper jam error, you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following two types of the FAX/MFC. 3 Close the control panel. 4 Press ...2 Carefully pull the original toward the front of printer jams and follow the instructions. When you may damage the FAX/MFC and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. Review the following diagram. WARNING Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because ...
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...Owner's Manual) on the screen, but do not appear when I N T E N A N C E Most laser printers have text missing. The MFC cannot print full pages of pages buffer's full signal. Usually these are installed properly. ...Check to see if LCD is set up to Turn Off AutoLoad, page 14-2, in the Brother Control Center chapter. (See How to garbage. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your ...this message or you restart Windows®. Check the primary settings in . • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable ...
...Owner's Manual) on the screen, but do not appear when I N T E N A N C E Most laser printers have text missing. The MFC cannot print full pages of pages buffer's full signal. Usually these are installed properly. ...Check to see if LCD is set up to Turn Off AutoLoad, page 14-2, in the Brother Control Center chapter. (See How to garbage. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your ...this message or you restart Windows®. Check the primary settings in . • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable ...
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.... Printed pages are too dark or Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function. Printed pages have white in copies. White Spots Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Remove the drum unit and clean the FAX/MFC's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16, Cleaning...streaks on your copies. Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem. Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density too light. light function. It has been factory set to 13-18) Print Quality ...
.... Printed pages are too dark or Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function. Printed pages have white in copies. White Spots Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Remove the drum unit and clean the FAX/MFC's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16, Cleaning...streaks on your copies. Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem. Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density too light. light function. It has been factory set to 13-18) Print Quality ...
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...(See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16, Cleaning the Printer, page 13-17 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 13-18.) Make sure that the toner cartridge is necessary to light. Try copying multiple pages to page 13-17. If the marks do not use paper that the surface of Regular...printed pages are marked at either edge. Printed pages are still black and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. A possible cause is that meets the specifications. Blurred Page Certain environmental conditions such as it may be that the drum was marked...
...(See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16, Cleaning the Printer, page 13-17 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 13-18.) Make sure that the toner cartridge is necessary to light. Try copying multiple pages to page 13-17. If the marks do not use paper that the surface of Regular...printed pages are marked at either edge. Printed pages are still black and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. A possible cause is that meets the specifications. Blurred Page Certain environmental conditions such as it may be that the drum was marked...
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... the steps below to pack the FAX/MFC or it . Plastic Bag 5 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 6 Close the top cover. Drum Unit Toner Cartridge 13 - 14 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Packing and Shipping the FAX...Whenever you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Drum Unit Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Remove the document and paper supports and the handset, curl cord and pack them. Top Cover 3 Open the top...
... the steps below to pack the FAX/MFC or it . Plastic Bag 5 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 6 Close the top cover. Drum Unit Toner Cartridge 13 - 14 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Packing and Shipping the FAX...Whenever you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Drum Unit Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Remove the document and paper supports and the handset, curl cord and pack them. Top Cover 3 Open the top...
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 15 Keep all separate parts to Brother as shown below: (FAX-3800 Only) Note If you are returning the FAX/MFC to use with your "Exchange" machine. 9 Close the carton and tape it shut. 7 Wrap the FAX/MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material. 8 Pack the drum unit, toner cartridge assembly and printed materials into the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the FAX/MFC.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 15 Keep all separate parts to Brother as shown below: (FAX-3800 Only) Note If you are returning the FAX/MFC to use with your "Exchange" machine. 9 Close the carton and tape it shut. 7 Wrap the FAX/MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material. 8 Pack the drum unit, toner cartridge assembly and printed materials into the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the FAX/MFC.
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... cotton swab. 4 Wipe the gears with a clean dry cloth. 5 Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it contains toner. If toner scatters and your finger. HOT! I Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the...isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. Toner Sensor Gears Electrical Terminal Scanner Window WARNING Just after you open the top cover of the machine are extremely HOT! When you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC, never touch the shaded...
... cotton swab. 4 Wipe the gears with a clean dry cloth. 5 Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it contains toner. If toner scatters and your finger. HOT! I Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the...isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. Toner Sensor Gears Electrical Terminal Scanner Window WARNING Just after you open the top cover of the machine are extremely HOT! When you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC, never touch the shaded...
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... - 18 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Corona Wire Tab Caution If you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Carefully turn the drum unit upside down. 2 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to the...
... - 18 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Corona Wire Tab Caution If you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Carefully turn the drum unit upside down. 2 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to the...